I'm writing this review as a long-time resident of Orlando, Florida, so trust me....I know good…read morefood when I experience it! Cookeville is such a small, quaint, and friendly town with such genuine charm to it. My husband and I visit his mimi every year and as part of our tradition, we select a restaurant in town to eat at to give her a break from cooking us meals. This year we chose Spankies! We were greeted by warm, welcoming faces, and the restaurant's ambiance felt comfortable and inviting. We ordered quite a variety from the menu! And every single dish, from the starters, to the entrées, to the sides were each absolutely delicious! You cannot go wrong with any order. 5 stars for a lovely experience!

Stopped by on a Sunday with friends before heading home. We…read morewere looking for a local spot with a variety of options for our group of four, and this place fit the bill. The menu had something for everyone--from salads to burgers and classic bar food. The tostada salad was a hit I forgot to take a picture. I have mixed feelings about the visit. While the food was a hit (everyone enjoyed their orders), the service was a bit slow. It took a while after being seated, to place our orders, and finally get our food. Our server was very sweet, but seemed stretched thin--possibly juggling too many tables. Overall, a decent local stop with a solid menu, but be prepared for a more relaxed pace when it comes to service.

Absolutely amazing experience! Brianna was an amazing…read morewaitress! The steak tip sandwich was worth coming back for all the way from Delaware! The interior and exterior of this place are awesome and make you soak in the experience of being here! Thank you!

They have a good selection of (rotating) draft beers. I had the Neuben sandwich/burger and it was…read morepretty good. Generous serving of grilled corned beef! They have a patio and live music on end of the week evenings. The staff was pretty friendly and accommodating.

Phenomenal service! We were able to get the waitress we requested. We didn't have to wait long for…read moreeither a table or the food. The restaurant was clean. The food tasted good but wasn't just outstanding.

5 of us went for lunch on a Saturday. The place was packed and our server (Kaitlyn?) did a great…read morejob. Food was good and reasonably priced. I had the salmon entree with broccoli and rice. Lots of food options including some healthier choices as well. Solid overall experience!

3.5 Bc my mother has not stopped talking about this…read morerestaurant, I was in the area so I had to go. Upon arriving I almost turned around and left. The host was so RUDE. It was very much an inconvenience. I grabbed the Teriyaki Tuna. It was yummy! It was sear and could have went just a bit longer. It was yummy.

What a great place! We enjoyed every aspect of our meal. Everything was delicious. I got the hot…read morechicken sandwich, wife got the filet sliders, mom and Mawmaw got chicken salad croissants. Delicious! The fried green tomatoes and the smoked pork queso were definitely the GOATs. Wife and mom got the blueberry mules and enjoyed them. I had a local beer. Can't praise it enough and the bill wasn't bad either. Check it out!

We had my daughter's graduation party there and everything was fantastic. We booked the meeting…read moreroom and it was a perfect place to have a private family gathering to celebrate. The entire staff was fantastic, and the food was all perfect

Nick's is an absolute gem located not far from I-40 in Cookeville. As someone who lives in…read moreNashville surrounded by great restaurants, the culinary scene in Cookeville is often underwhelming to me. But Nick's is absolutely spectacular! The atmosphere of this spacious restaurant is classy with great views from atop the hill. The waitstaff is incredible! And the prime rib is among the best I've ever had! The loaded baked potato is cooked to literal perfection. The only letdown was the unimpressive blue cheese dressing. But everything else was amazing! Get that prime rib!!

Well The Putnum Room is open for Brunch on Sundays now. 11:00-3:00…read moreMy husband and I have been a couple times now, but today was Special, our Anniversary. The service was great and our food was absolutely delicious. I had the shrimp and grits, my husband had eggs royal, simply delicious!!!!

We all ordered the same thing - the "Filet" with the only difference being two of us ordered it…read moremedium and one contrarian ordered his medium-well, ha! This filet came with grilled potatoes and crispy Brussels covered with port wine demi glacé ($36.00). To drink we ordered a nice Cabernet - a bottle of Josh. It went really well with our meal. The employees were all very nice, polite, and efficient. Our food came out in a timely manner and our server checked on us throughout our meal. My filet was kind of a "Tale of Two Cities". One half was juicy and tender, but the other half was chewy and not as juicy. Note to kitchen: Might pay a little more attention on the cuts of meat, TYVM. Still, I really enjoyed it. The Brussels were wow, very good! It's a nice relaxing atmosphere and a great place to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself and your friends / loved ones to a great meal. We were unable to indulge with dessert, but there's always next time. Check them out, highly recommend!

I'm going with 5-stars for Rey's. Is it the best Mexican food that I've ever had. No. But it's…read morevery, very good. So good, in fact, that I ate there both nights that I spent in Cookeville. The first evening, I had chicken enchiladas. The second night, a ground beef burrito. Everything was tasty and super-fresh. They serve a simple little garnish/side of lettuce, pico, and sour cream. Nothing fancy, but you can taste the freshness. The beans and rice were excellent, also. Chips and salsa, you ask? Superb. The salsa is excellent. I'd probably prefer a little more zing. But the flavor was great and, get this...it's nice and chunky, which I love. Great chips, too. Like everything else, fresh. The service is wonderful, too. Very nice staff. The parking lot was packed both nights. Always a great sign, especially for Monday and Tuesday. Monday was bingo night and Tuesday was trivia. It was rather noisy, but patrons were having a blast. I would definitely go back!

Not as authentic as somewhere like El Milagro, but food still tastes great. We had a party of 15+…read moreand still had great service. Menu prices range from a few dollars for an a la carte taco to nearly $30 for some seafood dishes. Portions are massive, so be prepared to take home leftovers. Unfortunately, their to-go boxes aren't compartmentalized. The restaurant was clean with typical Mexican restaurant atmosphere.

Excellent bbq Large portions at reasonable prices…read more Weider variety of entrees including turkey and catfish At least 11 sides to choose from. Fresh and flavorful. Well lit. Good spacing. Clean. Very clean bathrooms Lots of dine in area. Also large covered porch.

Phenomenal Barbecue at reasonable prices ! If you go once you will go back again and again and you…read morewon't regret it because you'll be hooked!

El Tapatio's is authentic Mexican food with a nice atmosphere and clean dining area! The fresh…read moresalsa and chips were great too! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful!! Great place for lunch and affordable as well ! Check them out!

The food is already fairly disappointing as far as comparing it to other restaurants in the area,…read morebut C'MON YALL!! If your hours on the maps app says you're open until 10 I'm gonna be pretty unhappy arriving at 9 to an unlocked door and still getting turned away fairly loudly. If your hours ONLINE, ANYWHERE say "open until 10",then yeah being turned away the second it hits 9 gonna feel pretty unacceptable. I was already disappointed by IHOP being closed earlier than stated, but with them closing down permanently at least they had an excuse! So here, now y'all get some feedback: that was rude and I'm not happy!! Wouldn't have even considered going if it wasn't advertised as being open late. Change the hours you have listed online!!

Came here after a work day with the business partners just for some drinks. Our waitress was…read moreamazing and we also got the Pretzel which was very good. I would come back here again and would like to explore the rest of their menu

Currently sitting here watching the final four... empty beer glass going on 10 minutes now. 5…read moreemployees doing absolutely NOTHING 5 feet from me.